“I honestly feel like it’s the best things we’ve done as a band. For us optimists, all of us are doing the best we can, in our performances and as a collective we play our best. I’m a proud father, this album is like my baby. It’s a testament to itself,” says Ben.

As with most rock bands from across the pond, the frontman remembers Birmingham for its metal royalty.

“Yea, I can’t really remember the venues until I step in and I’m like ‘ Yea, I remember that stage or that smell!’.

“Some amazing bands have come out of Birmingham. Black Sabbath that’s all I have to say.”

This melodic punk group serve up loud music and opinionated lyrics which stand the test of time.

“What do we mean by our lyrics? I think we’re just discussing, tongue-in-cheek, being bombarded by ads,” says Ben. “We live in a disposable culture – what we don’t like we throw away.

“When we are working on lyrics we look at everything that’s going on. Society is advancing and de-evolving, getting away from what is really important. Nothing feels stable.”

* Billy Talent play the HMV Institute on Saturday. Tickets are from £18.70 via www.seetickets.com.